The Verve Blog

5. About Us5B. Press Releases

Verve earns spot on 2020 forbes best credit union in each state list

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin (June 29, 2020) – Verve, a Credit Union, earned second place in Wisconsin on the 2020 Forbes Best Credit Unions in Each State…

Verve, a Credit UnionJune 30, 2020

2. Pay for Life's Necessities2B. Home Life

Coronavirus and the housing market: Is now a good time to buy a home?

There are a few things we can count on to change frequently: Midwestern weather forecasts, a young child’s clothing choices and the housing market. And…

Verve, a Credit UnionJune 26, 2020

3. Save for the Future3A. Building Your Savings

How multiple savings accounts can help you save more

When people are saving for a big expenditure—like a new car, tropical vacation, getting married or a down payment on a house—you may hear the…

Verve, a Credit UnionJune 25, 2020

2. Pay for Life's Necessities2C. Travel Tips

2020: The Summer of Road Trips

Remaining close to home, reducing overall vacation plan costs and staying healthy are top of mind for many this summer. Whether you’re planning a family…

Verve, a Credit UnionJune 23, 2020

4. Borrow Responsibly4C. Managing Debt

3 Tips for Managing Debt When Times are Tough

Between auto, student and mortgage loans, debt is a reality for most of us, no matter how closely we monitor our spending. Earlier this year,…

Verve, a Credit UnionJune 9, 2020

5. About UsImpact in the Community

Stronger together, thanks to you: A look back at 2019 community events

At Verve, we like to view ourselves as more than a financial institution. We consider ourselves neighbors. We live, work and play in our communities,…

Verve, a Credit UnionJune 5, 2020

5B. Press Releases

VERVE, A CREDIT UNION, PLEDGES $50K MATCH TO LOCAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin (May 20, 2020) – Verve’s commitment to serving the community goes well beyond helping its members take care of personal and business financial…

Verve, a Credit UnionJune 5, 2020

5. About UsImpact in the Community

Verve to help donations go further, donates $5,000 to Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You…

Verve, a Credit UnionJune 4, 2020

5. About UsImpact in the Community

Verve to help donations go further, pledges $15,000 match to Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You…

Verve, a Credit UnionJune 4, 2020

5. About UsImpact in the Community

Verve to help donations go further, pledges $10,000 match to Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc.

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You…

Verve, a Credit UnionJune 4, 2020

5. About UsImpact in the Community

Verve to help donations go further, pledges $10,000 match to La Crosse Community Foundation

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You…

Verve, a Credit UnionJune 4, 2020

5. About UsImpact in the Community

THANK YOU! Verve’s $10,000 donation match to Together FDL has been met, additional donations encouraged

It took a committed and caring group of Fond du Lac community members to join forces and change the focus from sanitizing, social distancing and…

Verve, a Credit UnionJune 4, 2020

3. Save for the Future3B. Investing Advice

How to determine your risk tolerance BEFORE a crisis

Setting up your investment strategy takes careful planning. It means defining your investment goals, deciding how long you plan to invest your funds before you’ll…

Verve, a Credit UnionJune 1, 2020

1. Manage Your Money1A. Creating a Budget

Crisis Budgeting: 10 Steps to Stay Afloat in Tough Times

Maybe life was chugging happily along for you when the pandemic suddenly hit and the bottom dropped out. Or maybe you were already struggling before…

Verve, a Credit UnionMay 18, 2020

1D. Security + Fraud

Scam Alert: You’re not actually getting paid to put decals on your vehicle

Money is tight for many people, so if you receive a package in the mail complete with a check, odds are your first reaction is…

Verve, a Credit UnionMay 18, 2020

2. Pay for Life's Necessities2A. Family Finances

Whole-family Finances: How Budgeting as a Family Can Pay Dividends

In the best of times, many American families have a hard time getting on the same page about money. A recent study found that only…

Verve, a Credit UnionMay 18, 2020

3. Save for the Future3A. Building Your Savings

Five Steps to Rebuilding Your Emergency Fund

You did it. You set up automatic transfers and diligently built up your rainy-day fund, and then the coronavirus hit. While you’re likely stressed and…

Verve, a Credit UnionMay 18, 2020

2. Pay for Life's Necessities2B. Home Life

Top 10 Free Family Activities

If you’re like most families adjusting to life during the coronavirus pandemic, you may find yourself somewhere between cherishing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend TONS…

Verve, a Credit UnionMay 18, 2020